The Winter Faculty Community of Practice Discussion of the 2019-2020 academic year will address the issue of ‘Controversy in the Classroom’. A faculty community of practice discussion is a facilitated peer dialogue that allows members of the professoriate to share practical knowledge about an area of common interest or concern that can be applied to work on campus to enhance teaching, learning and the employee experience.
The following pre-reads will inform our discussion:
- “When the Culture War Comes to Class”:
- “Getting Started with Managing Classroom Conflict”:
https://teaching.cornell.edu/resource/getting-started-managing-classroom-conflict
- “Creating a Community of Learners that Reflects Mutual Respect”:
- “Teaching Strategies: Disrespect and Disruption in the College Classroom”:
http://www.crlt.umich.edu/tstrategies/disruption
When: Wednesday, March 11 from 4:30 pm until 6:00 pm
Where: Warch Campus Center, Hurvis Room